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Newspaper
Lumsden News Record
Location
Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
7
A Saskatchewan farmers group seeks a common fund of 15 dollars per member to gain control of provincial institutions. Organizer says the plan aims to capture the legislature and establish government flour mills packing plants and rural credit banks. The project, modeled on North Dakota success, targets winter cashing and victory in upcoming elections.
An old advertisement touts Catarrh Cure from J Chenery Co Toledo Ohio. It claims the remedy clears catarrh by expelling a toxin from blood and promises quick health improvement with regular use. The copy urges readers to mail for a free sample and to buy through druggists.
Unofficial reports from Great Britain indicate battleships are under construction with 18 inch guns, two inches larger than future U S designs. Navy officials in Washington view the project as aimed at breaking land fortifications, with shells near 3000 pounds and ranges potentially surpassing European coast defenses.
An expedition from Argentina plans air exploration toward the Marseen lake near Buenos Aires to photograph the region and assess canal feasibility to improve water links to the Argentine capital. The private funded party marks the republic’s centennial independence celebration.
The text claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil needs no testimonial to prove its power. It asserts the remedy cures sprains burns contusions and pains and that its effectiveness is proven by use and widespread acceptance.
The piece notes Leonardo da Vire as the imagined author of early war machines. It cites his list describing covered wagons that resist foes and allow infantry passage, and naval instruments and bomb-proof vessels for offensive and defensive uses. The tone recalls a historical anecdote about inventions and military art.
The piece lauds Dr. J. D. Ketloge's Asthma Remedy as a steady, effective treatment. It also recounts a western town tale in which a mayor ends a pestering visitor by confiding to his doorkeeper that the bore is seeking the mayor, and thereafter the bore disappears.
The British treasury says the war costs Great Britain 34 million dollars daily. In September total casualties on all fronts were 5 439 officers and 114 110 men. The Overseas News Agency estimates Combined French and British losses in the Somme up to September 15 at about an amount not yet stated.
Fragmentary text recounts a humorous scene with Minard’s Liniment curing dandruff and a window toward matrimony. A buxom widow and a male friend discuss work and marriage in a polite, winding exchange ending with a proposal.
The fragment discusses whether mercy applies to those in poverty and hints at tension between skepticism and charitable action. It mentions budget pressures and lingering questions about support versus accountability, framed as a rhetorical debate on justice.
District residents note a marked change in soldiers billeted locally after months of outdoor living and better meals. The plea for larger uniforms reflects growing well being among the troops.
A terse moral warns against attempting to outmaneuver a known bad cog in a scheme. It suggests prudence over bold gambits when dealing with deceitful actors.
A Toronto woman Nora Taylor or Mrs Sc Taylor reports anaemia improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She says two months of treatment restored health and weight with relief from headaches and dizziness. Pills available 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont. Also a London Fun cartoon panel about cremation plans.
The text lists several individuals linked to a beard methinks project in multiple places. Names include Mathias Foley of Oil City Ontario and Joseph Snow of Norway Maine. Others are Charles Wheoten of Mulgrave Nova Scotia and R O Armstrong also of Mulgrave. Additional individuals Picere Landers and Pokemouche Sen appear in fragmentary form.
The article estimates that LB inch guns of the British Navy weigh about 150 to 160 tons each. It notes the 15 inch gun carriages weigh about 3500 pounds and fire about 150 rounds of 1400 pounds each.
The text recalls General Birdwood urging troops to dig shelters despite bad weather. A New Zealand soldier voices mild protest, and the General replies that the hard work must be done, a reflection on his firm method and the loyalty of those who served under him.
The piece discusses rising wages for active workers offsetting higher living costs in Canada while basic food producers face no pay gains. It highlights salaried professionals as the least organized and most affected by inflation and new taxes, with potential political and social repercussions in the Dominion.
A household testimonial from Mrs. E PL Lamontagne near Wetaskiwin Alberta touts Nerviline as the best liniment for rheumatism backache side pain sciatica and other aches. She claims quick relief for earache toothache cramps and general pains and notes Nerviline is widely trusted across Canada with a small 25 cent trial bottle offered by dealers.
Fragment describes a wealthy seeking shopper in a shop inspecting linoleums for two hours. An assistant retrieves stock with repeated delays and dissatisfaction. The scene ends on a pause before she leaves or reacts, conveying shopper tension.
A partial, late stage survey discusses British linguistic traits and Germanic parallels. The piece mentions Ter Peters and a reference to a British initiative, noting social and intellectual angles amid unclear context and a Guardian citation from Chester.
An old lady questions sailors about wearing white tops in summer. The Sailor muffles answers with a joke about not letting the Germans know it is summer, reflecting wartime wit in Punch.
The cheapness of Mother Graves' Worm exterminator puts it within reach of all, and it can be got at any druggist's.
A six weeks old calf nibbles grass in the yard while a visitor, identified by dialogue as Tell Zeet, expresses surprise at keeping such a small cow. The scene appears in Harper's Magazine as a short, humorous aside.
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